Parmesan Crusted Chicken Salad
This delicious Parmesan crusted chicken salad features crispy chicken tenders coated in Parmesan cheese, served on a bed of fresh greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Balsamic vinaigrette dressing - 1/4 cup
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Cucumber - 1, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Mixed greens - 4 cups
- Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
- Egg - 1, beaten
- Parmesan cheese - 1 cup, grated
- Chicken tenders - 1 lb
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then coat it in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken tenders to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 5 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked and crispy.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Slice the Parmesan crusted chicken tenders and arrange them on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
